Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers playing two shows at Summerfest’s 50th celebration

MILWAUKEE -- Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers have announced the first dates of their 40th Anniversary Tour, which includes two shows, Wednesday, July 5 and Thursday, July 6, at the Marcus Amphitheater for Summerfest’s 50th celebration.

"Huge plans for the future:" U.S. Cellular Connection Stage to be replaced for Summerfest 2018

MILWAUKEE -- While so much of the attention is on the 50th Summerfest in 2017, officials also have their eye on the future -- and the next 50 years of the festival.“If you don’t keep improving, you are absolutely moving backwards," said Don smiley, the president and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.Milwaukee World Festival and U.S. Cellular on Thursday, December 8th announced a new 10-year agreement -- which includes a major project on the north end of the grounds.

Even Summerfest is getting in on the Black Friday fun; 50% off for the 50th Big Gig

MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest is offering a limited time deal that started on Black Friday morning -- and runs through Cyber Monday, November 28th.You can buy a five-day pass for $50 -- Summerfest says that's a savings of 50 percent.

Summerfest to add new plaza at central gate to festival grounds

MILWAUKEE -- There could be a new pedestrian plaza just in time for the 50th anniversary of Summerfest in 2017.The plaza will lead to Summerfest's Main Gate under the I-794 bridges -- an area that's pretty well-protected from sunlight and water.The plan was unveiled by architects Wednesday, November 9th in the Third Ward.One of Summerfest's most popular stages is also getting a major makeover -- the Miller Lite Oasis stage.The multi-million dollar upgrades are expected to be finished before Summerfest 2017.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.

50,000 FREE "golden tickets" for 2017 as thank you to fans on final day of Summerfest 2016

MILWAUKEE -- Sunday, July 10th was the final day of Summerfest 2016 -- and there was something exciting in store for the first 50,000 through the gates at Maier Festival Park.

Get great seats for Paul McCartney's show at Summerfest! Officials have released more tickets

MILWAUKEE -- The great Paul McCartney takes the stage at the Marcus Amphitheater during Summerfest on Friday evening, July 8th -- and Summerfest officials have just released tickets ahead of the big show!Summerfest officials on Friday morning released tickets for great seats in the "red section," closest to the stage for the Paul McCartney show.Tickets can be purchased by visiting Ticketmaster.com.

Reminder: Summerfest will be CLOSED on Monday, July 4th

MILWAUKEE -- A reminder: Summerfest is CLOSED on Monday, July 4th.For the last few years, the world's largest music festival has shut down on the Monday during the 11-day event, giving crews a chance to recharge for the final stretch.The festival will open up again on Tuesday, July 5th.Related resources